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IBM z17

Mainframe Computers

IBM Corporation

IBM z17 delivers AI-powered innovation to fuel business growth, secure data, and enable efficient automation and transformation. Its physical design reflects a philosophy rooted in purposeful innovation, where form and function are balanced to enhance enterprise needs. The Industrial Design team approached this generation with a focus on clarity, usability, and consistency. Design decisions support both technical performance and human experience throughout the lifecycle of the product. We gained efficiencies during installation, usability during service, and made a significant impact on the environmental footprint of the hardware.

iF Gold Statement

The IBM z17 mainframe computer embodies disciplined industrial design at enterprise scale. Modular panels improve acoustics, reduce material use, and streamline logistics – achievements made possible by deep interdisciplinary collaboration. What we see here is purposeful reduction at its finest. A resounding success.
Client / Manufacturer
IBM Corporation

IBM Corporation

Armonk, NY, US
Design
IBM Industrial Design Program

IBM Industrial Design Program

Research Triangle Park, NC, USCamillo Sassano, Baxter Schanze, Shawn Deutchman, Flavia Gnecco, Aaron Cox
Date of Launch
2025
Target Regions
Africa, Asia, Australia / Oceania, Europe, North America, South America
Target Groups
Trade / Industry, Public Sector / Government

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